July 30, 1945

Mr. Charles B. Shaeffer
Director, War Production Board
413 Interstate Building .
Kensas City, Missouri

Dear Charlie:

I have not answered your good letter of the sixth instant
but I assure you that my interest in your job and my enthusiasm for
you personally is no guage of the situation.

7 Personally, I feel flattered that you would ask that I offer
any suggestions that might prove helpful. I have none at present, but
should any occur to me I will feel perfectly free to write yous. How-
ever; I have great confidence in you and your ability, and I am sure
that you will 4p°a ewell jobs ,

Your idea is a splendid one regarding the annual celebration.
I think this is very necessary for all concerned,

There is one thing that I might pass on to you, namely, that
for years here at Convocation they do not finish the Crimson and Blue
with the Rook Chalk yell. It is just lile having your gravy without
salt in it, and too, mass meetings have practically been dono away
with for years. Sometime when I have an opportunity te go over this
with you I will elaborate. We certainly need some spizerinktum with
tabasco and giniger. There seems to be a curse on anything that
stimulates enthusiasm for athletics, This oe for all sport when a
Convocation is an aered «

Alberta Cornwell, the now cheer loader, is a dandy and she 3
has a promise from the Chancellor for an athletic convocation. I think
it would be a swell thing if we could have you and your active group to
attend tha: Convogation that morning. I will have Miss quewels write
you the dope. With all good wishes, I an ,

Sincerely,

Porrest C. Allen
Director, Physical Education ©
Varsity Basketball Coach

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